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Easy, Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Kelly
Jalapeno Poppers are a game day favorite! Fresh jalapenos filled with a creamy cheese and bacon filling, topped with crispy panko, and baked to golden-brown crispy perfection.



5 from 13 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 32 poppers
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 jalapeno peppers
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • 5 oz (142g) sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 6 oz (170g) bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (use veggie bacon for vegetarian)
  • 3 tablespoons chives finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup (45g) Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F with the rack in the middle.
  • Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact. Scrape out the inner membranes and seeds. Wear gloves!
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, crumbled bacon, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon the cheese mixture into the jalapeno halves. Place on a baking pan.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the panko bread crumbs and sauté until golden. (It will brown slightly more in the oven.)
  • Sprinkle the panko over the cheese filled jalapenos.
  • Bake until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 20 minutes.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal
Keyword appetizer, game day, jalapeno poppers, party
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